Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Turkey breast vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Important differences between turkey breast and liverwurst

  • Turkey breast has more vitamin B6; however, liverwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B5, and copper.
  • Liverwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 543% more.
  • Turkey breast contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than liverwurst. Turkey breast contains 0.48mg of vitamin B6, while liverwurst contains 0.19mg.
  • Turkey breast contains less saturated fat.
  • Liverwurst has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of liverwurst is 28, while the glycemic index of turkey breast is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Turkey, all classes, breast, meat and skin, raw and Liverwurst spread.

Infographic

Turkey breast vs Liverwurst infographic
Infographic link

Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.9% 24% 45% 25% 43% 80% 7.7% 2.3% 122%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more IronIron +637.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +761.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 0% 15% 27% 98% 37% 111% 53% 0% 5.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +204450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +369%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +795.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3104.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +328.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 7% 70%
Protein: 21.89 g
Fats: 7.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.05 g
Other: 1.04 g
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +76.8%
Contains more WaterWater +30.9%
Contains more FatsFats +262.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +164.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 43% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.91 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.66 g
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +361.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey breast Liverwurst
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey breast Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 13.46µg 543%
Vitamin A 2µg 4091µg 454%
Iron 1.2mg 8.85mg 96%
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 1.03mg 70%
Selenium 22.4µg 58µg 65%
Vitamin B5 0.621mg 2.95mg 47%
Saturated fat 1.91g 9.925g 36%
Sodium 59mg 700mg 28%
Fats 7.02g 25.45g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 2.66g 12.286g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.48mg 0.19mg 22%
Protein 21.89g 12.38g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.272mg 18%
Cholesterol 65mg 118mg 18%
Copper 0.074mg 0.24mg 18%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Calories 157kcal 305kcal 7%
Zinc 1.57mg 2.3mg 7%
Phosphorus 186mg 230mg 6%
Vitamin B3 5.2mg 4.3mg 6%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.155mg 6%
Folate 7µg 30µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.66g 2.427g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.5mg 4%
Magnesium 24mg 12mg 3%
Potassium 275mg 170mg 3%
Carbs 0g 5.89g 2%
Calcium 13mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 0.957mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 1.704mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 1.996mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.616mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.857mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 1.141mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.66mg 0.448mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey breast Liverwurst
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Turkey breast
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Turkey breast
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey breast
Turkey breast is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey breast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171093/nutrients
  2. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.